Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2001 1997–98 |
Medical rehabilitationRevises RCW 70.47.060 to include medical rehabilitation services as an essential health service of the uniform benefits package and the basic health plan. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2002 1997–98 |
State investment board membrRevises RCW 43.33A.020 to add an additional member to the state investment board, representing a retired member of the teachers' retirement system. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2003 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsEach parcel of real property and personal property that has an assessed value of less than $1000 is exempt from property tax. This exemption does not apply to personal property exempted by the head of family exemption. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2004 1997–98 |
Medical equipment/taxSales of home medical equipment to an individual for personal use by the individual or a member of his or her family are exempt from sales and use taxes. Home medical equipment means equipment that can withstand repeated use... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2005 1997–98 |
Marine safetyPreserves the independence of the office of marine safety. Transfers vessel contingency plan requirement and approval functions from the office of marine safety to the department of ecology. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2006 1997–98 |
Laundry operations/taxAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for construction, machinery, and equipment used in professional laundry operations. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2007 1997–98 |
Law enforcement trainingRequires the commission to charge revenue recovery fees to all law enforcement personnel who are subject to the mandatory basic law enforcement training requirement of RCW 43.101.200 and who begin training on or after July 1,... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2009 1997–98 |
Insur agent/contract termntnThe requirements that apply when the agency relationship between an independent agent and an insurance company is terminated also apply when the agency relationship between a general agent and an insurance company is... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2010 1997–98 |
Fircrest school planning brdA Fircrest planning board is created to produce a plan to enhance and develop the Fircrest campus. The board will include eleven members appointed by the Governor. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2012 1997–98 |
Prostate cancerRequires the department to: (1) Establish, promote, and maintain prostate cancer and treatment education programs as an integral part of its health promotion and disease prevention efforts in order to raise public awareness,... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2014 1997–98 |
Property rightsThe Legislature finds that: C A person = s right to own, possess, use, and dispose of private property is fundamental to a free society and is an integral part of the American tradition of liberty and limited government; C... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2015 1997–98 |
Students/unexcused absenceProvides that, if a school has received notification under RCW 28A.225.035(4) that a child is a member of an assistance unit receiving temporary assistance for needy families, the school shall report to the court when the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2016 1997–98 |
Ballot measures/AG commentsThe attorney general may add to the summary of any proposed state initiative or referendum ballot measure a comment on the constitutionality and enforceability of the ballot measure, if the attorney general is firmly convinced... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2017 1997–98 |
Ed employees' retirement sysName Change The Teachers = Retirement System is renamed the Washington Educational Employees = Retirement System (WEERS). The names of Teachers = Retirement System Plan II and Teachers = Retirement System Plan III (TRS III)... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2020 1997–98 |
Actions for damages limitatnA plaintiff who sues based on negligence may not recover damages if the plaintiff's injuries were proximately caused by the plaintiff's commission of a felony for which he or she has been convicted. Limits are placed on the... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2021 1997–98 |
Service animals/health risksDirects the department of health to conduct a risk analysis for various public and private locations based on different animals used as service animals. Based on the risk analysis, the department shall issue rules and provide... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2022 1997–98 |
Transportatn projct permitsDeclares that the regional transportation planning organizations have authority to grant permits for those projects which: (1) Are determined to be of regional significance; or (2) cross jurisdictional boundaries that lie... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2023 1997–98 |
Student school suppliesRequires each school district board of directors to adopt a written policy stating that all school supplies necessary for the completion of required and elective coursework are provided by the district free of charge to students. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2024 1997–98 |
Sexual minority initiativesProhibits the use of public funds by any agency of state government to produce, publish, or promote a sexual minority initiative. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2025 1997–98 |
Impact fees/property taxExempts impact fees from property taxation. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2026 1997–98 |
Wage assignment overpaymentsWhen the total amount of wages withheld in a month exceeds the amount allowed to be withheld by statute, the person or agency receiving the overpayment must reimburse the obligor the full amount of the overpayment. The obligor... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2029 1997–98 |
Telecommunicatns investmentDeclares it is the policy of the state to promote investment in Washington's telecommunications infrastructure and foster facilities-based competition in the provision of telecommunications services regulated by the utilities... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2030 1997–98 |
Out-of-state distnce learnngFor the purpose of paying resident tuition rates, certain nonresident students enrolled in distance learning programs will be defined as resident students. Resident students include students enrolled in academic programs... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2031 1997–98 |
County initiative/referendumVoters of every county are granted initiative and referendum powers on county ordinances and resolutions. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2032 1997–98 |
Optometry practiceDeclares that nothing in chapter 18.53 RCW shall be construed as authorizing optometrists to perform any surgery, surgical procedure, or use any surgical means, including without limitation, piercing, revision, destruction,... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |